Gawai Benih, the “Seed Feast,” held just before sowing the seed.
Gawai Burong, the “Bird Feast,” held in honour of human heads taken in war.
Gawai Gajah, the “Elephant Feast”; the greatest of all feasts connected with head-hunting.
Gawai Ijok, the “Ijok Feast.” The ijok is the gamuti palm from which a native drink (tuak) is obtained. This feast is connected with head-hunting.
Gawai Mandi Rumah, a feast given when a new house is built; the house-warming.
Gawai Nyimpan Padi, the “Feast of Storing the Paddy,” held after the reaping and winnowing are over, when the paddy is ready to be stored.
Gawai Pala, “the Head Feast.” Another name for Gawai Burong.
Gawai Tenyalang, “the Horn-bill Feast.” Another name for Gawai Burong.
Ginselan, a sacrifice in which some animal is slain and the blood used.